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• US strikes Iran after Hormuz ship attack, Gulf tensions spread

  12-07-2026 06:47 via article.wn.com
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• Your World Cup team knocked out. Which semifinalist should you root for, bet on?

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  So, your team of choice has been knocked out of the World Cup. You want to keep watching, but you may need a rooting interest to stay invested. The idea of supporting any team but your own may be unfathomable to some, but we’re not going to call you a fair-weather fan. In fact, we’re here to help, with a handy guide to the semifinalists (the erstwhile quarterfinalists from the first version of this guide are at the bottom, if you would like to reminisce). We’ve included the odd
  
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• Vietnam Police Arrest Captain After Speedboat Overturns, Killing 15 Indians

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off May Rut Ngoai islet. ......
  
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• U.S. Completes Third Round of Strikes on Iranian Military Targets

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  The United States has completed a third round of military strikes against Iranian targets this week, following what U.S. officials described as another Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The...
  
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• US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting ...

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan. The burst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on Feb. 28. The strait, a key transit route for
  
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• Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  A Ukrainian attack in southwest Russia killed one person and wounded three more, local officials said Sunday, as Kyiv’s forces continued to bombard Russia’s oil facilities. The head of Russia's Samara region, Gov. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, said that a child was among the injured. He also said that residential homes and apartment buildings were damaged in the strike, as well as an unspecified “industrial site.” × This page...
  
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• Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he will replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  KYIV, July 12 -...
  
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• Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Bavi weakened Sunday to a tropical storm hours after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province, but was still bringing days of strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China. Its intensity continued to weaken as it moved northwestward across eastern China into the province of...
  
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• Two killed and four injured in mass shooting at Toronto Latin street festival

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  'I don't think it should be something that's happening in these type of events.' ......
  
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• Trump made a fortune on his crypto business. Thousands of investors lost their shirts

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  Josh Marcus breaks...
  
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• Today in History: July 12, Disco Demolition Night

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
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• Sirens sound in Bahrain for the third time, warning of incoming projectiles, the country\u2019s Interior ...

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sirens sound in...
  
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• Pak constable killed on duty in terror attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  The constable was...
  
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• No evidence of political motive in murder of former UK minister Widdecombe, police say

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England on July 9. ......
  
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• Nearly 3 million people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  Forecasters expect France-sized storm system to bring prolonged and widespread rainfall in coming days...
  
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• Mystery Of Masked Man At Khamenei Funeral Solved. Spoiler: It Wasn't Mojtaba

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  A man wearing a black face mask and a black baseball cap was seen in the front row during the funeral prayers. ......
  
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• Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend, partner and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties on Sunday, praising a politician who was a high-profile figure in global foreign policy before and during the era of President Donald Trump. The Republican senator had visited Ukraine just before his death and announced an agreement on Friday with the Trump administration to move forward on a package of sanctions against Russia. × This page requires Javascript.
  
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• Lindsey Graham death updates: Trump pays tribute after Republican South Carolina senator dies of ‘sudden ...

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  A Senator since 2003, Graham had been a vocal advocate for a muscular, hawkish foreign policy...
  
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• Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  During his senior year of high school on the Puyallup Reservation, Gerald Dillon traded much of his academic coursework for career training. When he walked into the second grade classroom where he worked as a teaching assistant, students would rush from their seats for a fist bump or a hug. The 18-year-old, who once found classes boring and put in only enough effort to pass, found renewed purpose to come to school everyday. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to
  
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• How the Patriot missile system works, and why it's so hard to replace

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald...
  
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• Ghana paired alongside Canada, Brazil, and Norway in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  ACCRA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's U-17 women's national football team, the Black Maidens, has been drawn in Group C alongside...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the quarterfinals

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  Four former champions have qualified for...
  
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• 'Fearless leader': Tributes paid to US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  US Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and key Trump ally who was elected to the Senate four times, died aged 71 following a "brief and sudden illness", his office said Sunday. Graham made a name for himself with his work on foreign policy and in recent years urged both the Trump and Biden administrations to back Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion. He was a staunch supporter of the Iran war. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here are some o
  
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• Country music world heartbroken as 3 beloved groups have split in 2026

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  The country music has seen its share of loss in 2026. ......
  
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• Christian family takes fight to DC embassy after government seizes daughters over 'religious extremism'

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)....
  
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• Billionaire Ken Griffin's $250 million superyacht wouldn't fit at his mansion, so he built a 3.7-acre private marina in Miami. Now he wants a private helipad and fly in to avoid rush-hour traffic

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has already gotten permission to build a private marina (Waterfront facility) for his 308-foot superyacht on Miami's Terminal Island. Now he wants Miami Beach to go a step further by changing its zoning rules so he can add a private waterfront helipad and avoid the city's traffc.If approved, the plan would create a private travel system by air, sea, and land for the Citadel founder. It would let him fly straight to his yacht instead of driving through Miami's c
  
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• AP News Summary at 8:11 a.m. EDT

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States has attacked Iran over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan. The burst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on Feb. 28. The strait, a key transit
  
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• Analysis: Trump's cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  Trump's cancellation of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp program lead to a rise in U.S. hunger. ......
  
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• Alvarez\u2019s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps it is in Argentina's character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win. Perhaps it is simply its ability to suffer. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm(96E96C :E H2D E:?J r2A6 '6C56 E2<:?8 E96> E@ 6IEC2 E:>6[ @C t8JAE 3FCJ:?8 E96> :? 2 EH@\8@2= 9@=6 =2E6 :? E96:C >2E49[ {:@?6= |6DD: 2?5 {2 p=3:46=6DE6 92G6
  
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• 20 years after his wife fell to her death in Utah, a youth pastor’s story unravels

  12-07-2026 15:06 via article.wn.com
  From the start, her father Richard had a bad feeling about the groom, David Vander Meer....
  
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